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Thorne & Derrick’s POWER Blog is regularly updated with news, projects, videos, technical tips, training information, promotions, webinars, career opportunities and white papers.
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We focus on Product Categories: Duct Seals | Cable Cleats | Cable Glands | Electrical Safety | Arc Flash Protection | Cable Jointing Tools | Cable Pulling | Earthing | Feeder Pillars | Cable Joints LV | Joints & Terminations MV HV
We provide guidance and technical support for the installation of LV, MV & HV Cable Joints, Terminations, Substation & Electrical Equipment from our Key Suppliers including:
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CMP |
Ellis Patents |
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Pfisterer |
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Alroc |
CSD |
Roxtec |
CATU Electrical |
Cembre |
Lucy Zodion |
ABB |
Emtelle |

With Photo Blog contributions from our social network of utility professionals, linesmen and cable jointers working on MV HV EHV cables and overhead lines typically at 11kV, 33kV, 66kV and up to 132kV.
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Published 08 Aug 2022
Battery Storage Portable & Fixed Gas Detection Monitors from Crowcon Introduction The Paris Agreement on climate change holds nations accountable for reducing their greenhouse emissions and reliance on fossil fuels, thus driving them to invest and use renewable energies, such as solar and wind. However, the sun doesn’t always...
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Published 08 Aug 2022
With the kind permission from Castell to repost Link to original article on HazardEx here Switchgear Systems In this article, Castell discusses how trapped key interlocking is implemented within switchgear control whilst maintaining system integrity. Factors such as aging infrastructure, technological advancements, lack of investment, demands for cleaner and...
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Published 27 Jul 2022
Thorne & Derrick | Approved Pfisterer Supplier | UK & Export Sales Insulation piercing connectors LV Safe & Easy Live Line Working at Low Voltage Networks & Cables Live line working is increasingly essential in low voltage networks. Bolted connectors used for this purpose should be easy to install...
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Published 27 Jul 2022
Thorne & Derrick | Approved Pfisterer Supplier | UK & Export Sales 2DIREKT from PFISTERER Simple, Safe, Versatile Connectors In modern substation engineering, cable connections are increasingly implemented using screw technology. The 2DIREKT terminal clamp by PFISTERER is a solution for connections to transformers and busbars. 2DIREKT combines simple...
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Published 27 Jul 2022
Thorne & Derrick | Approved Pfisterer Supplier | UK & Export Sales ISICOMPACT from PFISTERER Branch Terminals for LV Cables & House Service Connections Practical installation, good occupational safety and high levels of operational reliability are fundamental criteria for home power connections. ISICOMPACT by PFISTERER – the inventor of...
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